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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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